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Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Oklahoma storm: Man trapped with bodies of wife and son after car washed away by flood
Jason Lott was found alive after being swept away inside his car, but his wife Erika and their 12-year-old son Rivers Bond were found dead inside the vehicle after historic storms in Oklahoma A man swept away by huge floods caused by a historic storm which also produced tornadoes was found alive in his car - next to the bodies of his wife and young son. Jason and Erika Lott and 12-year-old Rivers Bond were trapped inside a stranded vehicle in flood waters in Moore, close to Oklahoma City. Erika and Rivers were later found dead inside the car after an extensive search by officers from the Moore Police Department, but Jason was rescued and taken to hospital. Another person also died in the storm as tornadoes hit the area and levelled people's homes. A GoFundMe was launched for Jason in the wake of his loss. It reads: 'Jason Lott is a first responder who shows up every day to serve his community on their worst day. Tragically, his beautiful wife Erika and their young child lost their lives in the Moore flash flooding last night. Jason was the lone survivor in this tragedy. 'Words cannot even begin to express the heaviness of this loss. It's time for our community to show up and support Jason on his worst day. Please donate and share. 'The mental weight of this loss is unspeakable; let's help tackle some of the financial burden to come in the weeks ahead. Funds will be given directly to Jason to help cover funeral expenses, medical bills, loss of income, and any other needs he has during this time.' Well wishers have so far raised more than $16,000 (£12,000). Moore Police added in a statement: 'This was a historical weather event impacting roads and resulted in dozens of high-water incidents across the city. 'The Moore Police Department would like to extend a thank you to our neighboring agencies who assisted in rescue efforts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims.' The storm later moved, bringing heavy wind, rain and hail in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. An EF-1 tornado, which had winds of around 110mph also destroyed homes in Oklahoma. Hughes County Emergency Management added in a statement: 'At approximately 10.35pm last night a tornado touched down on the west side of Spaulding. Two homes were destroyed and several small structures along with many trees suffered damage. 'There were two injuries including one fatality. National Weather Service Norman was on site this morning to rate tornado damage. That information will be released when available. 'There are numerous washouts on county roads throughout the county due to the heavy rains and flooding. The commissioners are working as fast as possible to make the county roads passable. 'Thanks to everyone that responded to the tornado including Spaulding Fire Department, Hughes County Sheriff's Office, Holdenville Police Department, Holdenville Fire Department, Hughes County EMS, Creek Nation Light Horsemen and Atwood Fire Department. Please pray for these families.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Three dead after Easter weekend storms bring tornadoes, flooding to Oklahoma: What we know
At least three people died as a result of Easter weekend storms in Oklahoma, which brought tornadoes, hail, heavy rain and flooding. Two of the fatalities occurred as a result of the high waters in Moore, while the third death occurred as a result of the Spaulding tornado in Hughes County. Here's what we know. Five people were inside two vehicles that got stranded in the floodwaters around 9 p.m. Saturday near SE 12th Street and Eastern Avenue. One vehicle, a jeep, became submerged under a bridge. "Three of them were rescued and two had gone missing. We later recovered the bodies of two of the victims," said Clint Byley, a spokesperson for the Moore Police Department. The bodies of 12-year-old River Bond and his 44-year-old mother Erika Lott were found near the scene, the department said on Facebook. Byley said police opened an investigation into exactly how the jeep got stuck, which led to the deaths. The police department, which called the weather event "historical," estimated that flooding caused waters to rise to around six to eight inches where the fatalities occurred. According to Hughes County Emergency Management, an EF1 tornado struck around 10:35 p.m. Saturday in Spaulding, Oklahoma. The tornado touched down on East 138th Road, just west of North 369th Road, and was on the ground for two miles with winds of 105 to 110 miles per hour, the agency said. Two homes were destroyed, and several small structures and many trees were damaged. There was one fatality, the agency said on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma storms leave 3 dead after tornadoes, flooding Easter weekend
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Storms kill 3 in Oklahoma as gloomy skies could shroud Pope's funeral
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Monday, April 21, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. Powerful thunderstorms that produced large hail, damaging wind gusts, tornadoes and flooding tore across the Plains and Midwest in the central U.S. over Easter weekend, leaving at least three people dead. According to Hughes County Emergency Management in Oklahoma, a tornado with a preliminary rating of Ef-1 with winds of 105-110 mph touched down in the community of Spaulding, located southeast of Oklahoma City, on Saturday night. One person was killed, and two others were injured. In Moore, at least two people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed when flooding swept their vehicle away. Officials at the Vatican in Italy announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," announced Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father." People from around the world will now descend upon the Vatican in Vatican City, located within Rome, to mourn Pope Francis's death while a new Pope is chosen. Temperatures in Vatican City will range from the low to mid-70s with sunny skies and a few chances of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. A New York golfer was aiming for a birdie but got an eagle instead. A video shows him in the Long Island town of Old Westbury nearly losing his approach shot to a bald eagle sitting perched on the course. The man hit the ball onto the green in a nice approach shot, setting him up well for a relatively short putt. In a stroke of bad luck, the eagle may have thought he was set up well for a quick snack. National Park Week is underway, and the theme this year is National Park Playlist, which celebrates musical connections to national parks and the American story. Each day of National Park Week will have suggestions for things to do designated under a music genre. Grand Canyon National Park is home to the country's largest canyon. It has an average depth of a mile, and showcases a unique geology that comes from the immense power of water to erode the landscape over millions of years. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. Tornado destroys Ada, Oklahoma businesses less than 2 months after last twister Prolonged heat waves at national parks could pose serious risks to visitors Terrifying dust storm engulfs car in York, Nebraska: 'Oh my God, I'm in a tornado' Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming service. It's easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@ or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media article source: Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Storms kill 3 in Oklahoma as gloomy skies could shroud Pope's funeral
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe weather kills at least three in Oklahoma; two people reported missing
April 21 (UPI) -- Severe weather that hit Oklahoma over the weekend has killed at least three people, according to authorities, who are searching for at least two people reported missing. The deceased include a victim of a tornado in Spaulding and a mother and her 12-year-old son who were in a vehicle that was swept away by floodwaters in Moore. The tornado, an EF-1 with winds up to 110 mph, touched down in Spaulding, located about 80 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, at about 10:35 p.m. local time Saturday, destroying two homes and several small structures. Two people were injured and a third died, Hughes County Emergency Management said in a statement Sunday. The identity of the victim was not released. In Moore, located about 10 miles south of Oklahoma City, police said two bodies had been recovered Sunday after one of two vehicles stranded in floodwaters was swept away under a bridge. The victims were identified as 44-year-old Erika Lott and her 12-year-old son, River Bond. "We ask that you continue to keep the victims' family and friends in your thoughts and prayers," the Moore Police Department said in a statement. Meanwhile, authorities in Tulsa County, located about 112 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, were searching Sunday for two people similarly swept away by floodwaters. Its sheriff's office said in a statement that a family vehicle was swept away. Two people were rescued but two others, including a child, remain missing. The incident occurred along Highway 64 at around 4:45 p.m. local time, authorities said. Wagoner County Emergency Management identified the missing victims as a 47-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl. "The father and one child were able to jump out of the floating vehicle and get to higher ground. The mother and daughter unfortunately were swept away by the rushing water," WCEM said in a statement. The National Weather Service reported there were several tornadoes that hit the state over Easter weekend. Severe thunderstorm, tornado and flooding warnings had been issued throughout the state.
Miami Herald
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Severe weather kills at least three in Oklahoma; two people reported missing
April 21 (UPI) -- Severe weather that hit Oklahoma over the weekend has killed at least three people, according to authorities, who are searching for at least two people reported missing. The deceased include a victim of a tornado in Spaulding and a mother and her 12-year-old son who were in a vehicle that was swept away by floodwaters in Moore. The tornado, an EF-1 with winds up to 110 mph, touched down in Spaulding, located about 80 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, at about 10:35 p.m. local time Saturday, destroying two homes and several small structures. Two people were injured and a third died, Hughes County Emergency Management said in a statement Sunday. The identity of the victim was not released. In Moore, located about 10 miles south of Oklahoma City, police said two bodies had been recovered Sunday after one of two vehicles stranded in floodwaters was swept away under a bridge. The victims were identified as 44-year-old Erika Lott and her 12-year-old son, River Bond. "We ask that you continue to keep the victims' family and friends in your thoughts and prayers," the Moore Police Department said in a statement. Meanwhile, authorities in Tulsa County, located about 112 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, were searching Sunday for two people similarly swept away by floodwaters. Its sheriff's office said in a statement that a family vehicle was swept away. Two people were rescued but two others, including a child, remain missing. The incident occurred along Highway 64 at around 4:45 p.m. local time, authorities said. Wagoner County Emergency Management identified the missing victims as a 47-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl. "The father and one child were able to jump out of the floating vehicle and get to higher ground. The mother and daughter unfortunately were swept away by the rushing water," WCEM said in a statement. The National Weather Service reported there were several tornadoes that hit the state over Easter weekend. Severe thunderstorm, tornado and flooding warnings had been issued throughout the state. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
